This 2009-2010 Bridgewater State College Catalog Addenda contains the most up-to-date information. Information in this Catalog Web Addenda supersedes the published version of this catalog.

Only changes made to program requirements, courses or academic policies are outlined here. This Web Addenda should be used in conjunction with the 2009-2010 print or Online Catalog.

ARTH - Art History

ARTH 311 Orientalism

Change in course description to:
This course critically examines Orientalism as both a way the West views the East and as the East sometimes views itself. The focus will be on the visual arts - painting, photography, architecture and film, literature and music - and how they depict the "Orient" from the eighteenth century through the present. Emphasis will also be placed on how the East adopted the same mode of expression as a lens to view the Islamic world. The course emphasizes the Middle East but the Far East and India are also included in lectures, readings and assignments. Museum visits are a course requirement with a possible visit to New York City museums.* (CFPA; CGCL; CMCL; CSPI)

ARTH 503 Directed Study (credit to be arranged) (NEW)

Prerequisite: Consent of department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in specific field. For details, consult the paragraph entitled "Independent Study" in the "School of Graduate Studies" section of this catalog. This course may be repeated.

ARTH 511 Orientalism (3 credits) (NEW)

This course critically examines Orientalism as both a way the West views the East and as the East sometimes views itself. The focus will be on the visual arts-painting, photography, architecture, film-literature and music and how they depict the "Orient" from the eighteenth century through the present. Emphasis will also be placed on how the East adopted the same mode of expression as a lens to view the Islamic world. The course emphasizes the "Middle East" but the "Far East" and India are also included in lectures, readings and assignments.Museum trips to Boston and New York City are a requirement.*

ARTH 514 Global Art History Study Tour (3-6 credits) (NEW)

Topics in the history of art are studied in museums, architectural sites, and related venues at a culturally rich location abroad or otherwise away from campus. Preparatory class work is conducted on campus prior to travel, and assignments are completed upon return. This course may be repeated for different itineraries.*

ARTH 515 Asian Art Survey: India, China and Japan (3 credits) (NEW)

Major achievements in architecture, sculpture, pictorial arts and crafts of these three important cultures will be studied in their religious, historical and social contexts. Relationships will be made to other Asian and Euro-American art forms. Museum visits will be required, and will relate to a research paper assignment and in-class. Other requirements include an in-class presentation.*

*Additional fee required